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Northern Light Inn

3.5 star property
Relaxation comes naturally at this Icelandic retreat where massages, exceptional dining and outdoor adventures complement easy access to the Blue Lagoon

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Northern Light Inn, amid Iceland's stunning scenery, offers comfort and adventure. Enjoy a free breakfast buffet, an 18-hole golf course, spa massages, mountain biking, and meals with garden views at Max's Restaurant.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
The current price is AED 1,151
AED 1,301 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor | Down comforters, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Down comforters, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | Down comforters, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Family Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Spa Access | Down comforters, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Spa Access

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ground Floor | Down comforters, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ground Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Down comforters, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Nordurljosavegur 1, Northern Lights Road, Grindavik, Southern Peninsula, IS-240

What's nearby

  • Blue Lagoon - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Laugavegur - 50 min drive - 55.1 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 52 min drive - 56.4 km
  • Harpa - 54 min drive - 58.4 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 55 min drive - 57.6 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Lagoon Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Blue Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Northern Light Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lava Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pappa's Pizza - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Northern Light Inn

Hotel near Blue Lagoon
At Northern Light Inn, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, an adjacent golf course, and a free daily manager's reception. Tee up with amenities like a driving range at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Max's Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and garden views. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like hiking/biking. In addition to a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an electric car charging station, and a computer station
  • A front-desk safe, 1 meeting room, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff, proximity to the airport, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as heated floors and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Heated floors, rainfall showers, and free toiletries
  • 46-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Heated floors, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Max's Restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1,076 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1983
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 38.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 38.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for golf tee times and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility

Property is also known as

Northern Light Inn Grindavik
Northern Light Inn
Northern Light Grindavik
Northern Light Hotel Grindavik
Northern Light Inn Iceland/Grindavik
Northern Light Inn Hotel
Northern Light Inn Grindavik
Northern Light Inn Hotel Grindavik

Frequently asked questions

Is Northern Light Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Northern Light Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Northern Light Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Northern Light Inn located?

Situated in a national park, this spa hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Blue Lagoon and 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Viking World Museum. Gunnuhver Thermal Springs and Reykjanes Art Museum are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Northern Light Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 709 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hudson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was fabulous! loved the location, staff and hotel. It was a wonderful stay and highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thidawan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a great place to stay. The spa is beautiful, and the rooms were clean, and stocked with amenities. Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Northern Lights Inn has beautifully appointed guest rooms and wonderful spa.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, room was very nice and spacious and so clean! Loved the place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and a great value. Fun having the geothermal plant next door as a geek
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great hotel overall. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice sized room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent services of the desk staff and breakfast was very good as well as the dinner menu
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean and spacious. Max’s is excellent and we liked the living room area. However, overall this hotel could use some updating and it’s primarily value is the proximity ro the Blue Lagoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSHUA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place! Dinner was incredible
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay! All the staff members are friendly. We would definitely stay here again on our next trip to Iceland.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are very nice. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast had many food options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anjanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is excellent! They are accommodating and friendly. I had dinner at Max’s, and it was absolutely delicious! The location is great for the blue lagoon and the volcano hike. Shuttles to the blue lagoon are really easy. I really enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice. Staff was friendly. It was nice to have restaurant on site. It was also nice to be close to Blue Lagoon for an 0800 appointment. The hotel also gives wake up call for sightings of the Northern Lights. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely love this hotel not far from the airport 25 minutes drive if you’re planning to go to the blue Lagoon it’s a four minute drive just down the road. It was perfect. They also do wake up calls to see the northern lights, which is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large comfortable rooms. Cozy fireplace and puzzle table in public lounge area. Very helpful and friendly staff. We didn’t have time to take advantage of the beautiful spa amenities. We highly recommend a stay here if you are visiting the Blue Lagoon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you want something out of the way but very close to the blue lagoon this hotel is it! There’s nothing close by except the blue lagoon. Upon checking in to dkevking out the staff was amazing! Great food at the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, family friendly boutique hotel away from the city hustle and bustle. We enjoyed our stay and are looking forward to staying there again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super accommodating, really really nice and knowledgeable especially about the recent volcano eruptions. 10/10 would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blue lagoon close by. Geo thermal area very interesting. Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very nice and the staff were very accommodating. Special shout out to Karolina at the front desk and the wonder Polish waitresses at the restaurant!!! Each were extremely kind, generous & super friendly!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the free shuttle to the Blue Lagoon, and the spa accessed to guests only was a major plus...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025